Vorlesen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorlesen" is used as verb with the meaning of "read aloud", "read out" or "read for recording".

Essential properties of "vorlesen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vorlesen
  • Simple past: las vor
  • Participle: vorgelesen

See full conjugation of vorlesen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vorlesen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To read something aloud"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Mutter liest ihren Kindern jeden Abend eine Geschichte vor.The mother reads a story to her children every evening.
  2. Der Schauspieler las einen Auszug aus dem Buch vor.The actor read an excerpt from the book aloud.
  3. Kannst du mir bitte diesen Absatz vorlesen?Can you please read this paragraph to me?

2.) "To read aloud for recording or dictation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er las den Text für die Audioaufnahme vor.He read the text aloud for the audio recording.
  2. Die Sekretärin liest die Notizen für das Protokoll vor.The secretary reads the notes aloud for the minutes.
  3. Bitte lesen Sie Ihre Antworten langsam vor, damit ich sie aufschreiben kann.Please read your answers slowly so I can write them down.
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